Brown says Huskers could win it all

Texas coach Mack Brown goes into Nebraska Saturday as an underdog and deservedly so, he says. On Monday’s Big 12 Conference call, the coach of the national championship runner-up said the fifth-ranked Cornhuskers are remarkable.

“They looked unbelievable,” Brown said. “They’re as good as anybody in the country right now and have a chance to win all the games and play for a national championship. They were super on defense last year and everybody knew that. But they did not have the explosive plays on offense, and Taylor (Martinez) brings some unbelievable plays. To rush for 241 yards and be responsible for over 300, they’re just moving ball unbelievablly up and down the field.”

Brown said the difference is Martinez whose 737 rushing yards are the most by a quarterback behind only Michigan’s Denard Robinson who has 991.

“He’s faster than anybody that’s chasing him,” Brown said of Martinez. “They have 17 TD drives of five plays or less this year. They had four against Kansas State. So he’s a guy who scares you to death. Any time he touches the ball he has a chance to score. And he has amazing composure for a freshman. I’m just very, very impressed with him.”

Nebraska is a nine-point favorite, a huge number considering Texas started the season ranked fifth.

“We’re a struggling team right now that’s trying to get back on track that hasn’t played consistently well,” Brown said. “And they’re playing as well as anyone in the country. So they’re looking at a national championship. We’re looking to get a win.”